Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have a Gossen Luna Star F as well. I think it is the best digital incident meter available. And I've tried them all. I've run through the list of features here on the LUG many times, but you are the only other LUGger who seems to agree with me. Instant on, "real" analog scale, will automatically compute filter factors and adjust readings accordingly, brightness ratios, etc, etc, etc... And deadly accurate. The "real" analog scale alone is worth the price of admission. Jim At 01:23 PM 12/12/99 -0800, Bill Franson wrote: >Hi Bill, >I have a Gossen Luna Star F and a Sekonic L-508. They both measure >reflected and incident though in reflected mode the Sekonic is a spot zoom >meter reading from 1 degree to 4 degrees. The Gossen meter reads a broad >range (don't know the precise angle off hand) and with an attachment >(purchased separately) can be converted to a 5 degree spot meter. The >Gossen is smaller, fitting nicely in the palm, and in the pocket, and turns >itself on when you go to make a reading. Another feature I particularly >like is the ability to quickly read the scene contrast range by holding >down the metering button and scanning the scene from the darkest to the >brightest areas. The f-stop range will be displayed on an analog scale. The >Gossen can do this too, but less smoothly, with many more button pushes. >Both meters usually come with me on a shoot, one for backup. But when I can >go out on a shoot with just Leicas, no lights, I always slip the Luna Star >F in my pocket. Hope this helps. > > >One of the other Bills, > >Bill > > >will At 10:50 AM 12/12/1999 -0500, you wrote: >>Hi Everyone, >> >>Recently became the proud owner of an M4-2, now I'm looking for a handheld >>meter to help me with exposure settings. I'm not very up-to-date with >>exposure meters, so I thought I'd check with other LUG members to see what >>meters you all use <g>. >> >>I'm looking for a small meter that measures reflected light (not fancy or >>feature laden) and will fit in my pocket or on a chain around my neck. >> >>What make/models do you like? >> >>Thanks... Bill >> >>PS I noticed another LUG member signing postings with "Bill" (this Bill was >>here first, I'm new), would it be easier if I signed "the other Bill" to >>differentiate between us so you don't have to scroll back up to check >>headers? >> >> >